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Dolton resident outlines free weekly mental health workshops, certification course
Summary
Angela Russell, representing Envision Unlimited, said the group is running free mental health workshops at the Dolton resource hub and is offering a paid mental health first-aid certification next week at Flossmore Community Church that is free for clergy through a grant.
Angela Russell, a Dolton resident and representative of Envision Unlimited's cultural faith-based empowerment program, told the meeting that the group is wrapping up its series at the Dolton resource hub and is offering free mental health and wellness workshops every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Russell said turnout has been low and the program's return schedule is uncertain. "We offer free mental health and wellness workshops every Monday from 10:00 to 12:00," she said, urging residents to attend so the series can continue.
She described next week's workshop theme as "More Than Enough: Mental Wellness Affirming Dignity Beyond Value and Productivity," and noted a recent women's empowerment conference held on Saturday had a small but engaged audience.
Russell also reminded residents about a mental health first-aid certification course to be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday next week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flossmore Community Church. She said the course is valued at $170, is being offered free to clergy and faith leaders because of a grant, and is available to other participants for $50.
Because of the amount of material, organizers will shorten the Thursday and Friday sessions to half days to make the content easier to digest, Russell said. Flyers for all workshops and trainings are available on the desk, and Russell invited anyone with questions to reach out to her directly.
The public comment concluded with a brief acknowledgement from the meeting before moving to the next item on the agenda.
